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Our summary
Lot 1 at South Orrock in Balmedie offers 72.90 hectares of highly productive, IACS-registered land, primarily consisting of arable fields and woodland. The gently undulating terrain features a mix of grade 3(1) and 3(2) land, with potential for future development due to its strategic location near the A90. This expansive property is surrounded by natural beauty, including distant hills and a coastline just 2.3 km away.
Description
Highly productive, IACS-registered land extending to 72.90 hectares (180 acres) or thereby, in a convenient and sought after location close to the A90.
Lot 1 (shown in red on the sale plan opposite) comprises fields 1 to 5 of the land at South Orrock, extending to 68.13 hectares (168.35 acres) or thereby. Field 4, a large arable field, comprises most of this area and extends to 144 acres or thereby in total. Fields 1-3 extending to 7.83 hectares (19.35 acres) are areas of woodland providing shelter and borders to the north and western boundaries of the subjects.
The land is gently undulating with an east to south-easterly aspect, lying between 40 and 85 metres above sea level.
The land is classed as predominantly grade 3(2), with an area of grade 3(1) land in the north-eastern portion of field 4. The land is situated on the western side of the A90 dual carriageway, surrounding South Orrock Bungalow and a development site at South Orrock also listed for sale with the selling agents. The farmland is largely accessed from the east with Field 5 to the south accessed from the unclassified road leading east from the Victoria Garage between Belhelvie and Balmedie.
Lot 2 (shown in blue on the sale plan opposite) comprises fields 6 to 9 of the land at South Orrock, extending to 4.77 hectares (11.79 acres) or thereby. The land gently slopes in an east to south-easterly direction at an altitude of 35 to 45 metres above sea level. The land is situated between the A90 dual carriageway and the B977 road, with fields 8 and 9 adjacent to the Cock and Bull Inn.
The land is mainly classified as a mixture of grades 3(1) and 3(2) and has been utilised for a mixture of arable and grazing purposes in recent years. A right of access to fields 7 and 8 is shown shaded brown.
This lot may have future development potential, thanks to its roadside location and proximity to Balmedie. The land comprising the entirety of lot 2 was subject to two bids for the current 2023 Local Development Plan, that were classed as ‘Reserved’ (not preferred for immediate development) by planning officers.
Viewing Arrangements:
By appointment with the selling agents.
BPS Entitlements:
Not included in sale price but available by separate negotiation. BPS Region 1
Local Authority:
Aberdeenshire Council, Woodhill House, Westburn Road, Aberdeen, AB16 5GB.
Entry:
By arrangement.
Mineral Rights & Sporting Rights:
Included in the sale, insofar as they are owned.
Note:
Prospective purchasers should note that unless their interest in the property is formally intimated to the selling agents following inspection, the agents cannot guarantee that notice of a closing date for offers will be advised and consequently the property may be sold without notice.